Xlapak

Xlapak
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Xlapak, meaning 'Old Walls' in Maya, is a small archaeological site in the Puuc Hills of Yucatan, Mexico, dating to the Late Terminal Classic period (750-900 AD). Located between Labna and Sayil along the Puuc Trail, its main feature is a well-preserved palace in Classic Puuc Mosaic style with three rooms, adorned with geometric latticing and stylized Chaac rain god masks flanking the central doorway. The site consists of three groups set in a valley devoid of surface water, where inhabitants relied solely on rainfall.

TypeCity/town/settlement
Period500 - 1000 AD
CountryMexico
Coordinates20.1745° N, 89.6063° W

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